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Lionel Messi’s itinerary in Hyderabad revealed after chaos in Kolkata event which led to vandalism from angry fans | Football News

Lionel Messi’s itinerary in Hyderabad revealed after chaos in Kolkata event which led to vandalism from angry fans | Football News

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Hyderabad will be the second stop on footballing superstar Lionel Messi’s trip to India as he was scheduled to land in the Telangana capital in the afternoon. He will have a packed schedule in Hyderabad before he leaves for the final two cities on his GOAT Tour trip: Mumbai and New Delhi. The event in Kolkata saw chaos after fans invaded the pitch and threw projectiles after being left angry at Messi’s short stay in the middle. After the vandalism encountered at Kolkata’s Eden Gardens, where fans also invaded the pitch and tired to burn the sofas for VIPs, the superstar flew to Hyderabad. But the event in Telangana will be a much better managed event, assured Shiva Sena Reddy, the Chairman of Sports Authority of Telangana. Reddy assured fans, via an interview with news agency PTI, that Lionel Messi’s Hyderabad appearance will be conducted smoothly. “Today there will be a small 20-minute friendly game between Messi and CM’s XIs. It will be followed by Messi holding a football clinic for young players. I would …

AIFF on Lionel Messi’s event in Kolkata: ‘AIFF was not involved, was private event organised by PR agency’ | Football News

AIFF on Lionel Messi’s event in Kolkata: ‘AIFF was not involved, was private event organised by PR agency’ | Football News

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Lionel Messi’s short trip to Kolkata ended with angry fans invading the pitch and throwing projectiles like chairs and bottles onto the pitch at Salt Lake Stadium after the Argentine superstar made a short 20-minute appearance on the pitch while being flanked by over a hundred people, including security forces and VIPs. Ugly scenes from the venue showed fans vandalising sofas at the venue for VIPs and even trying to light a fire in the stadium. In the aftermath, West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee apologised to Messi via X and ordered an enquiry commission. The chief organiser of the event Satadru Dutta was also arrested from the airport by the Kolkata police. FOLLOW LIVE | Lionel Messi India GOAT Tour Updates: Messi to arrive in Hyderabad after Kolkata chaos; CM Mamata Banerjee orders enquiry, apologises to star Fans pose amidst the ruins of banners and chairs during the Kolkata leg of Lionel Messi’s GOAT Tour inside the Salt Lake Stadium. (Express Photo by Partha Paul) As anger continues to simmer in Kolkata, the All …

Lionel Messi nears new Inter Miami deal to lead club into Miami Freedom Park era | Football News

Lionel Messi nears new Inter Miami deal to lead club into Miami Freedom Park era | Football News

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Lionel Messi’s magical Miami journey may soon be extended, as Inter Miami edge closer to finalising a new contract that would see the Argentine legend lead the club into its new chapter at Miami Freedom Park. The World Cup-winning forward, who arrived in July 2023 on a deal running through 2025, is now expected to re-sign with the club. According to The Athletic, quoting sources familiar with the negotiations, talks are in advanced stages, and although the finer points are still being finalised, optimism is high within the franchise. A renewed deal would be a significant coup for Inter Miami and Major League Soccer (MLS), as Messi’s influence has transformed the club into a serious contender on multiple fronts. Story continues below this ad Managing owner Jorge Mas, who has been directly involved in the negotiations, recently hinted at positive momentum during an interview with FDP Radio Miami. “The stars are aligning for something great, for a beautiful future for the club and for Lionel,” said Mas. “It’s solely his decision. My hope has always …

WATCH Video: Lionel Messi nets two goals to power Inter Miami comeback to reach CONCACAF Champions Cup semis | Football News

WATCH Video: Lionel Messi nets two goals to power Inter Miami comeback to reach CONCACAF Champions Cup semis | Football News

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Argentine superstar Lionel Messi netted two goals to cap off Inter Miami’s comeback 3-1 win over Los Angeles FC on Wednesday in Fort Lauderdale, sending the Herons to the semifinals of the CONCACAF Champions Cup. Messi’s second goal of the night, an 84th-minute penalty kick, sealed the win for Miami in the two-leg, total-goal semifinal series 3-2, rallying after LAFC earned a 1-0 home victory last week. Los Angeles went up 2-0 on aggregate when Aaron Long scored in the ninth minute, but goals from Messi in the 35th minute and Noah Allen — off a Messi assist — in the 61st leveled the series 2-2. Messi magic 🪄@InterMiamiCF pulls one back. Game on in the #ChampionsCup! pic.twitter.com/AYbIzlFdSh — Major League Soccer (@MLS) April 10, 2025 A video review led to a handball call against Mark Delgado, setting up the decisive penalty kick. Messi calmly kicked the ball into the top right corner.Early on, a scramble in the Miami penalty area following a corner kick saw the ball fall to Long, who fired in a …

Lionel Messi says he was forced to ‘reinvent his style due to age, MLS’ | Football News

Lionel Messi says he was forced to ‘reinvent his style due to age, MLS’ | Football News

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Lionel Messi has admitted that his move to the USA to play in the Major League Soccer (MLS) has forced him to ‘reinvent his style due to age and the MLS’. “I’ve changed my style of play because of the moment, the situation and my age. I am adapting a little bit to everything. I started reinventing myself and adapting to the league, which for me was new. I felt very comfortable from the beginning,” Messi said in an interview for the 433 app when asked by journalist Fabrizio Romano if he has started to pass more and dribble less after arriving in USA. The 37-year-old Messi has been with the Inter Miami CF franchise in the MLS since joining as a free agent in July 2023. Despite Messi’s presence in their ranks, Inter Miami have not had the best of results. The team did win their first trophy ever last year, when Messi scored 10 goals in just seven games to help Miami to the Leagues Cup title. But since then, the team has …

Will Lionel Messi play in Argentina’s October FIFA World Cup qualifiers? Inter Miami head coach drops bombshell update | Football News

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Sep 28, 2024 04:58 PM IST Inter Miami head coach Tata Martino had a Lionel Messi update for Argentina’s Lionel Scaloni. Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni received positive news from Inter Miami manager Tata Martino about the availability of his star player Lionel Messi. Messi hasn’t appeared for Argentina since their victorious Copa America 2024 final against Colombia, in July. He suffered an ankle ligament injury and had to depart the field in the second-half. Lionel Messi in action for Argentina.(AP) Messi has returned to action for Inter Miami, and has already played in three matches. On his return in the first match, he bagged a brace vs Philadelphia Union in a 3-1 win, which saw his tally for the season go to 14 MLS goals and 14 assists. Due to his injury, he also missed the September international window. On Friday, Martino said, “In addition to the games with us he has the games with the Argentinian national team.” Stating that Messi would be in full fitness for the MLS playoffs, Martino said, “Leo …